Sonic Dash+ vs Temple Run+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sonic Dash+
Run, jump, and dash through vibrant 3D worlds as iconic characters in this fast-paced endless runner. Race past obstacles, battle rivals, and unlock new characters and rewards as you achieve high scores.
- Endless running gameplay
- Race as Sonic and friends
- Battle iconic rivals
- Stunning 3D graphics
- Unlockable characters and rewards
- Leaderboards
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Run, jump, and dash through stunning 3D environments as Sonic the Hedgehog and other Sonic characters in this fun racing & endless runner game. Run and race past challenging obstacles in this fast and frenzied endless running game by SEGA! SONIC DASH ENDLESS RUNNING GAMES Run fast with Sonic the Hedgehog in this exciting endless running game from SEGA! Use Sonic’s super running powers to race and run faster than anyone else! Unleash Sonic’s incredible speed and racing capabilities as you race and run through epic courses in this fun endless runner game. AMAZING RUNNING & RACING ABILITIES Utilize Sonic’s super fast running powers as you race to dodge hazards, jump over barriers and speed around loop de loops. STUNNING ENDLESS RUNNER GAME GRAPHICS Sonic’s beautifully detailed world looks epic on your phone and tablet in this fun endless runner and racing game! Spend hours racing through endless incredible race courses in Sonic’s world. RACE AS SONIC AND FRIENDS Join forces with Sonic’s friends and play as awesome Sonic characters including Tails, Shadow and Knuckles. Choose your favorite runner and blast your way through this super fast endless runner game. If you’re a fan of Classic Sonic and Classic SEGA games, you’ll love Sonic Dash+! EPIC RACING BOSS BATTLES Run and race to battle against two of Sonic the Hedgehog's biggest rivals, Dr. Eggman and Zazz from Sonic Lost World! Race through fun levels and take down the villains! KEEP ON RUNNING & RACING Get more rewards the more you run and race with Sonic in this fun endless runner game! Unlock additional characters, like Tails, Knuckles and Shadow! Endless running with Sonic is fun for players of all ages! REWARDING LEADERBOARDS Play online and take part in the High Score and Distance Run Leaderboards to win great prizes! ---------------------- Privacy Policy: https://privacy.sega.com/en/privacy_sde Terms of Use: https://www.sega.com/terms_aa © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and SONIC DASH are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION.
Temple Run+
Embark on an exhilarating endless adventure, running, jumping, and sliding to escape a pursuing demon monkey. Dodge treacherous traps and navigate perilous environments in this classic 3D runner. Level up your character and unlock power-ups for an even more thrilling experience.
- Swipe and tilt controls
- Original 3D running mechanic
- Level up character
- Unlock power-ups
- Play as 7 explorers
- Game Center leaderboards
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The world-renowned Temple Run franchise is now on Apple Arcade! Run, jump, and slide your way to fortune and glory in an epic endless adventure! You've grabbed the cursed idol – now it's time to run for your life! Dodge deadly traps, jump calamitous chasms, and stay one step ahead of the dastardly demon monkey! Crumbling cliffs! Perilous piers! Simmering swamps! Winding temple walls! How far can you run?! FEATURES *Snappy swipe and tilt controls – running through your life never felt this good! *The original 3D running mechanic, now polished to perfection! Turn, jump, slide, and tilt like never before! *Level up your character and unleash crazy power ups! *Play as 7 different fearless explorers! *Compete on Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements! *Endless "just one more run" gameplay that keeps you coming back again and again!
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Verdict
Sonic Dash+ and Temple Run+ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Sonic Dash+'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Temple Run+'s. Temple Run+'s advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sonic Dash+ against 4.5 for Temple Run+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 5.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Sonic Dash+'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Temple Run+'s.
Sonic Dash+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Temple Run+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sonic Dash+ | Temple Run+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (12K ratings) — better | 4.5 (5.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews — better | 56.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 5.9K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 399 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | SEGA | Imangi Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Sonic Dash+
Temple Run+
User reviews
Sonic Dash+
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great Time Waster
- 🚀 Smooth running experience
- 🚀 Awesome
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Addictive
Room to improve
- 🐛 Game won't load
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔋 Gems become useless
- 🔋 Progression slows to a crawl
Temple Run+
From 5.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Nostalgic retro graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional control issues (unregistered swipes/tilts)
- 🤔 Lack of new features compared to previous versions
- 🖥️ Suboptimal optimization for desktop/laptop devices
- 🎨 Outdated visual style
Bugs and requests
Sonic Dash+
Reported bugs
5 issues- Dash button disappearing
- Incorrect collision detection
- Obstacles appearing too close together
- Quests/tasks not resetting properly
- Saving/syncing issues between devices
Requested features
10 requests- Add more bosses
- Add more characters
- Add new zones/levels
- Add new power-ups
- Add data transfer between devices
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- Add more ways to earn red coins
- Reduce grind for unlocking characters
- Fix the red coin revive system
- Add more voice acting
- Improve character animations
Temple Run+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Swipe/tilt controls not always registering correctly
- Compatibility issues with certain devices/accessories
- Occasional crashes or performance problems
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to customize controls
- More level/environment variety
- Expanded character/skin customization
- Leaderboard improvements to prevent cheating
In-app purchases
Sonic Dash+
No in-app purchases
Temple Run+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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